• Apple Lets You Come Home From Spotify

• Blindling Lights Hits 5 Billion

• Instagram Says Use All of Me

• How Meta Has Already Won The Smart Glasses Race

• Crate Hackers to Serato In A Minute

Apple Music Finally Makes Switching from Spotify Less of a Pain

Spotify playlists aren’t exactly like fine wine—they don’t get better with age, especially when you’re tempted to leave for greener (or, in this case, greener wallet-friendly) pastures. Well, Apple Music just made the break-up a lot smoother.

What’s Going On?

Apple has officially launched a new feature—Transfer Music from Other Music Services—that lets you import playlists, saved tracks, and even some albums from Spotify and other platforms directly into Apple Music. After tests in Australia and New Zealand, it’s now live across the U.S., U.K., Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, and Mexico

Just open your Music settings, sign into your old service, and pick what you want to transfer. Bonus: if a direct match isn’t found, Apple gives you a 30-day window to approve alternatives—no endless guesswork  .

Why This Matters

• Less friction for DJs and creators. Instead of rebuilding hundreds of playlists, you can load in your old crates and get back to curating, not recreating.

• Timing couldn’t be cooler—this move comes as many indie artists turn their backs on Spotify, citing ethical concerns over the platform’s leadership and investment strategies  .

• It leans on SongShift’s tech, giving Apple a smoother leg-up while keeping third-party solutions like Tunemymusic less necessary… at least for now  .

The DJ Takeaway

If you’ve ever contemplated switching your main streaming service—or just felt the pain of playlist manual labor—this is your chance. Apple Music just handed you a bridge to migrate playlists effortlessly. It’s a small win, but as a DJ, your time is too valuable to waste clicking “Add to Playlist” 200 times.

In last week’s poll we asked “Where are you taking your sets next” and it was a tie with 30% each responding Twitch & Kick

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From Dre & Snoop to 2Pac & Kendrick, these are the records that built the culture and still light up dance floors. You’ll see Dynamix break it all down-the sequencing, the transitions, and the hidden gems every DJ should have locked in.

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Blinding Lights Just Broke the Streaming Universe—5 Billion and Counting

What Just Happened:

The Weeknd’s mega-hit “Blinding Lights” just made history—becoming the first-ever song to top 5 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone was officially announced by Spotify on August 31, 2025, and sent fans into a frenzy. The Weeknd even shared the moment on his Instagram story while on tour in Houston.

Why It’s a Big Deal for Creators & DJs:

• Records that live forever: “Blinding Lights” isn’t just a one-hit wonder—it’s a streaming legend. It’s one of the few tracks ever to stay in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10 for an entire year, and it’s now sitting in streaming royalty.

• Streaming royalty supremacy: The Weeknd now leads Spotify’s “Billions Club” with the most tracks of any artist in that exclusive tier.

• A model for global appeal: Released in late 2019, this synth-pop sensation’s steady climb to 5 billion proves the power of a song that connects—through repeat listens, TikTok nostalgia, and non-stop airtime.

For DJs & Music Creators:

• Remix potential: Want to build a memorable remix or mashup? Pick tracks with this kind of enduring resonance as your backbone.

• Playlist longevity matters: Ultra-popular tracks like this aren’t disappearing—so your well-curated playlists keep working hard for you set after set.

• Streaming loyalty = fan loyalty: Hits like these aren’t flukes—they’re crafted, relentless, and full of fans that come back again and again.

Bottom Line:

When “Blinding Lights” eventually drops its flawed vinyl-era gear, it’ll still be going strong on the decks—streamed in the millions, whispered in the clubs, and echoing over every karaoke mic. If you’re playing crowd-pleasers, you’re already seeing the blueprint.

Instagram Drops “Growth Tips” (Spoiler: It’s Stuff You Already Knew)

Instagram just dropped a shiny new infographic with tips to help creators “grow their following.” And while some of it is helpful, a lot of it falls into the “no duh” category.

What’s New?

According to Instagram (Social Media Today), the growth checklist includes:

• Post regularly (translation: feed the algorithm).

• Use all the formats—Reels, Stories, Lives, Carousels.

• Engage back (comment, DM, pretend you’re not ignoring people).

• Lean into trends but keep your “authentic voice” (whatever that means when everyone’s hopping the same audio).

Why It Matters

For DJs, this isn’t just recycled advice—it’s a reminder that Instagram still wants you to use the whole sandbox. That means mixing Reels of your packed dance floors, Story polls for song requests, behind-the-scenes prep for weddings, and yes, even the occasional selfie if you can stand it.

The DJ Takeaway

• Treat Instagram like a set: mix it up, don’t just play one style.

• Reels are still the headliner, but Stories and carousels are your openers and closers.

• Growth comes from consistency, not one viral clip (sorry, TikTok dreamers).

At the end of the day, it’s less about hacking the algorithm and more about showing up. Or as DJs know it: you can’t clear a dance floor if you never hit play.

Meta Is Winning the Smart Glasses Race — What That Means for DJs

Meta’s bets on smart eyewear are paying off. The second-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have sold over 2 million units since launching in late 2023, with sales tripling in Q2 2025 alone (wired.com). That’s not just traction—it’s dominance.

Why DJs Should Care

1. Real adoption, not vaporware

This isn’t another “Metaverse headset” hype cycle. Thanks to Meta’s $3.5 billion equity stake in EssilorLuxottica (Ray-Ban, Oakley), the glasses actually look good—and people are buying them. DJs won’t be laughed out of the booth for rocking these.

2. Hypernova = AR fusion

Coming soon is Hypernova, Meta’s first display-equipped glasses, priced around $800 (barrons.com). Think overlays for BPM, loops, and track lists while you’re performing—hands-free and in real time.

3. Eyewear becomes wearable tech

This is where it gets interesting: fashion and tech are finally merging. No more bulky gear—your everyday glasses could also be your DJ assistant.

4. Smart glasses as your AI co-pilot

Mark Zuckerberg claims that people without AI glasses may face a “cognitive disadvantage” in the future. Wild quote, but the use cases check out: instant set suggestions, track IDs via crowd requests, or even AR overlays for cues and transitions.

The Bottom Line for DJs

Meta is leading the smart glasses race, Hypernova is the next big leap, and DJs who experiment early could unlock serious advantages in performance, prep, and livestreaming. Forget bulky VR rigs—AI is creeping into the booth through your eyewear.

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